In this special Story Punk Wrap-up episode we pause, look back, and take stock of a year that marked a fresh beginning. After a nine-year hiatus, we talk about why we decided to revive the podcast in 2025, what pulled us back into weekly movie conversations, and how returning with new perspective changed our approach to podcasting.

We revisit the movies we analyzed this year, reflecting on what surprised us, what stuck with us, and which films sparked the most interesting discussion. We also talk about the movies we missed along the way, those titles still sitting on our watchlists that we’re itching to catch up on. 

If you’re new to Story Punk, it’s a great snapshot of who we are, how we think about movies, and what to expect in the year to come. If you’ve been listening since the start, consider this our end-of-year conversation with you before the next chapter begins.